Roger W. Moore

Roger grew up in San Mateo, and after graduating in 1970, he began taking college courses in everything he was interested in, including laboratory technician, speed reading, automotive mechanics, home inspection, computer science, and more. If it wasn’t for YouTube, he probably would have continued to take college classes until the end. Because for him, knowledge really was power. Power to do the job yourself, or to at the very least know how it is supposed to be done.

Roger didn’t marry until he was in his 40s. The woman who would become his wife was, at the time, already married and saw him simply as a nice work friend. But when Wendy eventually divorced her husband, Roger shot his shot. To the surprise of his coworkers, Wendy—despite having three kids (two teenagers and a young adult with two kids of her own) and a history of difficult relationships—was the girl he’d been waiting for. And, maybe even to his surprise, she said yes when he asked her out. Wendy and Roger were married on August 8th, 1996. And so began Roger’s journey into married life and instant parenthood. He had walked willingly into a proverbial nightmare—and we could not have been more grateful for his “bad” judgment. He was exactly what each of us needed. For Wendy, he was a man of faith—faithful, loving, and supportive. He was her safe place, her steady hand, and her best friend. Being loved by him reminded her every day that grace, goodness, and faithfulness can walk into your life when you least expect it-and that God is good. For JJ, Roger was more than family—he was a role model and a steady voice of reason. He shared his love of fish with JJ, sparking a passion they both enjoyed. Roger’s deep well of knowledge, paired with his sharp wit, made him the best Trivial Pursuit partner in the family. For Brandi, Roger was a living example of what it means to be a Christian. He carried a quiet, steady peace-the kind you always hear about in church but don’t often see lived out. Though she was already an adult and no longer living at home when he came into her life, she often wished he had been there from the beginning. Through his actions more than his words, he showed what true patience looked like. For Becky, who had learned to be independent and guarded, he arrived simply as a presence, steady and quiet, asking for nothing. Over time, he became a gentle listener to her heartaches without judgment. When she couldn’t find the words, he became her voice. He was her friend when she felt she needed one the most. And somewhere along the way, without even realizing it, she stopped seeing him just as someone who cared and started knowing him as her dad. The father her heart had already claimed. Roger is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Wendy Moore, and their three children, Brandi Susewitz, Becky Mutter, and JJ Morton, as well as 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

While Roger’s life may have seemed small from the outside, it was anything but. The ripples of his impact on each of us will be felt for generations. His was a life of quiet greatness—the kind that doesn’t seek the spotlight but manages to change the world. And though he would have humbly laughed off such a claim. We’ll keep telling the stories about him that prove it true. A scripture that beautifully reflects the way Roger lived his life: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life. You should mind your own business and work with your hands, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders.

A celebration of life service will be held for Roger at Bayside Church, 890 Glenn Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 September 6, 2025, at 11:00. In place of flowers, the family requests you donate to the Folsom Food Pantry or Salvation Army.